115+ Greek Goddess Names (with Meanings)

  1. Harpina
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "sickle-shaped sword"
    • Description:

      A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.
  2. Astrape
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "lightning"
    • Description:

      Astrape and Bronte are twin goddesses representing lightning and thunder in Greek mythology. The sisters would carry Zeus's thunderbolts.
  3. Eulabeia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "caution"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Eulabeia is a deity associated with caution, discretion, and avoidance. Eulabeia is used as a word some translations of the Bible meaning "reverence toward God."
  4. Tiasa
    • Origin:

      Greek, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.
  5. Drosera
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "dewdrops"
    • Description:

      An obscure name from Greek mythology — Drosera was a nymph — with a quirky, ethereal meaning.
  6. Makaria
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Meaning:

      "blessed one"
    • Description:

      Makaria or Macaria is the name of two figures in Greek mythology, neither of whom have very uplifting stories to inspire a baby name.
  7. Clytie
    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name
    • Meaning:

      "glorious or renowned"
    • Description:

      Clytie was a sea nymph who loved the sun god Helios, who spurned her. She turned into the heliotrope flower.
  8. Rhapso
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "to sew"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Rhapso was a nymph associated with stitching. Sewing was a common motif in Ancient Greece, used as a metaphor for the thread of life.
  9. Eurybia
    • Origin:

      Nature name or Greek
    • Meaning:

      "wide force"
    • Description:

      Eurybia is a sea titaness and consort of Krios. A lesser-known name from Greek mythology, it may be on board to follow other goddesses back to glory.
  10. Hellotia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "marsh"
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.
  11. Rhodos
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "rose"
    • Description:

      Rhodos was the wife of Helios, the Greek god of the Sun, in Greek mythology. The Greek island of Rhodes is named for her.
  12. Panacea
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "a cure for all ills"
  13. Eurynome
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "broad pasture; broad law"
    • Description:

      Eurynome was a name given to almost a dozen characters in Greek mythology. Among the most notable are Eurynome, mother of the Charites, and Queen Eurynome, wife of King Ophion.
  14. Polyhymnia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "one of many praises"
    • Description:

      Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table, Polyhymnia feels like much more of a possibility.
  15. Phrike
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "tremor"
    • Description:

      Phrike (rhymes with Nike) is the Greek goddess of horror. Her name is derived from the Greek phrittō, meaning "to tremble."
  16. Nete
    • Origin:

      Greek, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Nete was one of the Muses of the lyre. One of the lyre's seven notes is named for her.
  17. Eurydome
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "structure outside the areas"
    • Description:

      Eurydome was a minor character in Greek mythology — according to some accounts, the mother of the Graces.